Another 'forced writing' entry... it has been a while since I last wrote anything at all :/

-deep breath-

Disclaimer: RK characters not mine… tsk! :(

Summary: ... I think the title says it all ^_~

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

By iamalex

Hot.

Sweat was making his loose drawstring pants stick to his thighs. He turned over on his stomach and immediately felt a slight, cool wind on his naked back.

Naked?

He remembered wearing a top with his drawstring pants, but with his mind still sleeping he shrugged that discovery off.

Touch.

Hands caressing and massaging his back. Fingers running smooth, slow strokes with enough pressure, easing up the tension on his sore and tired back muscles. He smiled on his pillow.

Curious.

The fingers then moved lower and without hesitation began to pull his pants down. He groaned, instantly aroused by the idea that she was initiating their lovemaking. She had never done that, it was always him who did so.

Ready.

He turned over on his back and slowly opened his eyes, hoping to greet his seductress with an all too inviting stare.

Shock.

His eyes couldn't believe what he was seeing... all his girlfriends past were sitting on his bed, in skimpy outfits with playful smiles.

Escape.

He got out of bed like lightning and ran and screamed for her. She should be here. This wasn't happening.

Chase.

The women on his bed weren't fast enough to immediately follow him but he heard their laughter and running feet and his heart hammered anxiously. Where was she?

Answer.

He ran to his den and found her in front of his bookshelves, looking for something to read for the time being. He was so relieved to find her that he became careless... tripping on the upturned rug and landing heavily a few feet from her.

She turned and looked at him in alarm. She immediately went to help him and blushed at seeing him naked on the floor.

"Kenshin love, come back. Don't run from us."

"No! Get away from me! Why are you here?"

"To get you back to me, of course."

"Just choose me, Kenshin. You won't regret it," said another.

"Honey, I missed you. Pick me."

"No, don't, Kenshin. You love me, right? I'll make you happy."

"STOP!" He looked at Kaoru and pleaded, "Kaoru, don't believe them. Help me, please."

Kaoru was looking at the women, too confused to even understand what emotion she should be feeling. His hold on her tightened and she knew she had to do something.

"Please, ladies, leave Kenshin alone, he clearly doesn't want any of you here."

"Why should we listen to you? You just want him for yourself, too."

"Well..."

"I love her! She's all I need! Leave us alone!" Kenshin yelled.

"Come on, Kenny. I'm way better than her. Just come here."

Kaoru giggled. 'Kenny? Really?' This was becoming too funny for her.

"See, Kenshin, she doesn't even take you seriously. Come back to me."

Kaoru stopped and cleared her throat. She looked at Kenshin's pleading eyes and looked back at the women.

"Ladies, Kenshin has chosen me and I choose him. Please leave."

"Do you even love him?"

Kaoru smiled at the woman. "Love him enough to marry him, yes."

...

It was an awkward situation to be in but soon enough the disappointed women began to leave one by one.

When Kenshin looked back at Kaoru, she was still looking at the women leaving.

"Wow." Kaoru chuckled. "Ne, Kenshin, are you sure?"

Kaoru looked at him. "I do think it was rather low for them to get you back by seducing you, but I guess with you being a guy that was the most direct way to do so. I mean, seriously, did you look at them? They were gorgeous! And the woman with the black hair in the white negligee looked sincere enough in wanting you back even if she was... well... you know? I - um."

Kaoru looked back at where the women had gone. "Kenshin, I'll just say this once, if - if you decide to go back to any one of them, I think I will let you."

Warm.

He captured her in his arms and kissed her with longing, conviction, and love. His endless devotion to her, the only woman who really loved and cared about him, he wished to convey in that kiss. "I won't let you," he breathed on her lips.

"Kenshin?"

He gently kissed her, teasing both of them with the light contact. "I won't let you let go of me, Kaoru." He kissed her again. Breathlessly he smiled slightly, "Actually, I don't think I'll let you get away from me right now," and proceeded to carry her back to his bedroom.

... well, he was always the one who initiated their lovemaking... even in dreams.

AN: Um... how was it? Bad? Good? Please let me know.

T_T